The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power while driving on the freeway. The check-engine light began flashing, and the car immediately stopped accelerating. I was in the fast lane at freeway speeds when the vehicle lost power, forcing me to activate my hazard lights and merge into the slow lane to avoid being hit by other vehicles. It felt like the engine was about to stall in traffic, creating a major safety risk to myself and others. Component that failed: The dealer confirmed a constant misfire in Cylinder #2, caused by a burned spark-plug electrode. The misfire was present almost continuously. All four spark plugs had to be replaced. The failure is available for inspection and is documented in the most recent work order. Safety risk: Yes. The loss of power happened suddenly at freeway speeds, almost causing an accident. I had to drive with hazard lights on and crawl to the slow lane to avoid a collision. Confirmed by dealer: Yes. Mercedes-Benz of Fresno reproduced and confirmed the misfire, performed diagnostics, inspected all cylinders, ran a compression test, verified the burned electrode, and documented the engine misfire on the repair invoice. Inspected by manufacturer/service center: Yes. This was inspected by the authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership technicians. The issue has occurred alongside ongoing electronic/driver-assistance malfunctions reported since early ownership. Warning lamps/messages prior to failure: Yes. The check-engine light was flashing right before the loss of power. Previous issues with drivability, acceleration hesitation, and electronic faults have occurred multiple times before this incident.
The worst 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG Glc43 4matic Coupe problems
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- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
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- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
- Risk
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning May 8, 2026.
Recall number 26V281000 · Recall details
Steering: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2026 EQE and GLC vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.
- Risk
- A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 25V533000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG Glc43 4matic Coupe 126
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- Issue Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, is launching an OTA update to the...
- Diverse functional limitations in the vehicle in combination with various warning and fault messages in...
- Wheezing noises/squeaking noises from the front shock absorbers when passing over surface undulations and...
- Customer would like to activate "Digital Key".
- Issue A software update will be performed that provides enhancements to the robustness and system...
- Slight creaking noises when steering
- CEL illuminates and/or AC does not blow cold
- A software update will be performed that provides enhancements to the robustness and system stability of...
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Issue after OTA Update IC Odometer Reading blank("_ _ _ _") IC Maintanence data unavailable
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What 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG Glc43 4matic Coupe owners say
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The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the message "Rear Axle Malfunction" was displayed, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with a rear axle software malfunction. The rear axle software was updated, and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 300.
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Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG Glc43 4matic Coupe reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG Glc43 4matic Coupe, close to a typical AMG Glc43 4matic Coupe model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG Glc43 4matic Coupe?
Driver assistance and stability, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG Glc43 4matic Coupe have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and steering.
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